Hindustan Unilever Ltd Sees Surge in Call Options with 16,575 Contracts at Rs 2500 Strike

Hindustan Unilever Ltd, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, showcasing significant trading activity in its call options. The stock, which has a market capitalization of Rs 5,65,782 crore, opened with a notable gain of 3.8%, reaching an intraday high of Rs 2518.8, reflecting a 4.58% increase.
Among the call options expiring on July 31, 2025, the strike price of Rs 2500 saw the highest trading volume, with 16,575 contracts exchanged and a turnover of Rs 2414.034 lakhs. Other active strike prices included Rs 2460, with 6,618 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 1365.09996 lakhs, and Rs 2540, which recorded 6,743 contracts and a turnover of Rs 634.04091 lakhs. The underlying value of Hindustan Unilever stands at Rs 2513.0.

Despite the strong performance today, there has been a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 31.19% compared to the five-day average. However, the stock remains liquid, accommodating trade sizes of Rs 8.26 crore based on recent trading metrics. Overall, Hindustan Unilever's performance today highlights its robust market position within the FMCG industry.